Tom McVie, who coached the Winnipeg Jets to the 1979 World Hockey Association championship before moving on to a head-coaching career in the NHL with the Washington Capitals and New Jersey Devils, died at the age of 89.

Somber news for the Black and Gold: the passing of former assistant coach Tom McVie, the inimitable hockey lifer with a deep voice and a deeper treasure trove of jokes and stories. He was 89.

BOSTON – I’ve said it and wrote it time and again about Tom McVie – he was the best storyteller in the hockey world. It’s not even close. You mention his name to anyone who knew him and immediately that person would attempt to tell a story and imitate McVie’s scratchy, deep voice. McVie passed away Sunday night. He was 89.

The Bruins return home after letting a valuable point slip away Saturday in Ottawa as they let a two-goal lead slip away in the final four minutes of regulation before losing in a shootout, 6-5. David Pastrnak’s third straight three-point effort helped the Bruins climb out of an early 2-0 hole.

Charlie Coyle scored twice for the Boston Bruins, who defeated the San Jose Sharks 6-3 on Monday afternoon. Vinni Lettieri and David Pastrnak also scored for the Bruins, who have won two of the last three.

San Jose Sharks forward Will Smith is playing in TD Garden for the first time as an NHL player and made it worth it with a terrific goal in front of friends and family. View the original article to see embedded media.